Latest government stories from across Kenya.
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) concluded its public participation exercise today in Nairobi, hosting key stakeholders to deliberate on proposed adjustments to tariffs for pipeline transportation and secondary storage.…
The government’s announcement of a six-month fee waiver for replacing lost IDs and updating personal details has been met with a mix of relief and a healthy dose of public irony. The temporary suspension of fees, which previously stood at…
Kenyans seeking to replace their national identity cards or update personal details will not pay any fees for the next six months after the government issued a special Gazette Notice waiving the charges. Interior Cabinet Secretary…
The Music Copyright Society of Kenya (MCSK) has been dealt a major legal setback after the Music Copyright Tribunal discharged a crucial interim order that had allowed the organization to continue collecting and distributing royalties. The…
The National government and the Kilifi County government are currently in talks to expand the Malindi International Airport. This infrastructure push is aimed at boosting air connectivity and tourism in Kenya’s coast region. The…
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has concluded the shortlisting phase for two high-profile recruitment exercises. They have released the names of successful candidates for both the Judge of the Court of Appeal and the Judge of the…
The National Heroes Council of the Republic of Kenya released its annual publication, National Heroes, 2025, commemorating individuals honoured on Mashujaa Day, October 20, 2025, at Ithookwe Stadium, Kitui County. The publication, which…
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has issued a public notice regarding the temporary closure of a significant section of the Nairobi Southern Bypass this weekend to facilitate the running of the 2025 Standard Chartered Nairobi…
The proposed Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act 2025 in Kenya, assented by President William Samoei Ruto, introduces several clauses that critics argue pose a severe threat to fundamental rights and freedoms enshrined in the…
The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has proposed a major push for economic integration with the creation of a single digital visa system. The initiative, announced Monday at the 3rd IGAD Ministerial Conference on Labour,…
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has urged all industry stakeholders to embrace and comply with 13 new energy and petroleum sector regulations gazetted between 2024 and 2025. These regulations represent an upgrade aimed…
The Energy & Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced that the retail prices for Super Petrol, Diesel, and Kerosene will remain constant for the period spanning 15th October 2025 to 14th November 2025. This means that they will…
Kenya’s Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) runs a continuous voter registration (CVR) exercise to ensure every eligible citizen can participate in elections. Registering to vote is a crucial civic duty and is completely…
The Ministry of Education in Kenya has announced a significant policy shift regarding the collection of KCPE (Kenya Certificate of Primary Education) and KCSE (Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education) certificates. Effective 2026,…
Kenya has successfully concluded a tender offer for its 2028 Eurobond, repurchasing US$628.44 million (Ksh. 81.2 billion) of the notes. This liability management exercise was financed using proceeds from the country’s recent US$1.5 billion…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is undertaking a significant digital transformation by introducing Stationless Personal Identification Number (PIN) Service Delivery. This initiative aims to decouple taxpayer services from specific…
The Kenyan government is prioritizing intra-Africa tourism under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) framework as a core strategy to boost the sector’s contribution to Ksh. 1 trillion by the end of 2027. Speaking at the…
The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has officially announced the implementation of its new conservation fee structure for entry into all National Parks, Reserves, and Sanctuaries, with the changes set to take effect on Wednesday, October 1,…
Voter registration in Kenya is now underway, as the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has officially resumed its continuous voter registration (CVR) exercise today, September 29, 2025. The IEBC is targeting to register…
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has called on county governments to become active partners in implementing the new Energy (Integrated National Energy Plan) Regulations, 2025. These regulations, which were published…
Countries in the Horn of Africa are strengthening their efforts to combat desert locusts by enhancing surveillance and early warning systems. This move is a direct response to recent devastating invasions, most notably the 2019–2021…
In a move to commemorate World Tourism Day, the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has announced free entry for all citizens to national parks, reserves, and sanctuaries on Saturday, September 27th, 2025. This initiative is a part of the…
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has announced the establishment of the Banking Sector Cybersecurity Operations Centre (BS-SOC), a new initiative aimed at enhancing the resilience of the nation’s banking sector against sophisticated cyber…
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) of Kenya is urging African countries to adopt technology-driven operations in the upstream petroleum sector to remain competitive on a global scale. The call was made by EPRA’s Director…
